2016-11-30

Moments and Memories of Whitesburg HS



By BENNETT WELCH 1982 Summer break The Kat asked some of the students and staff how they spent their summer vacation. The following is part two of the results: Shannon Gail Adams, a senior, went to Cincinnati for a week and to the pool when she had the chance. Ramona Cook, a junior, went to horse shows all summer. Mrs. […]

Can too much walking wear out our knees?



DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a reasonably healthy 66-year-old male. I walk 5 miles a day. I have no knee problems. My doctor says I am walking too much and will wear out my knees. Do you agree? — M.D. ANSWER: No, I don’t agree at all. I think I understand why your doctor said that: osteoarthritis, the most common […]

This hot cocktail is soothing and comforting on a cold winter day



After a snowy walk or long day on the slopes, there’s nothing like curling up under a warm blanket. Maybe you have a fire going and the dog asleep at your feet, with a good book just within reach. But before you can relax, you need to warm up those cold hands and chilled bones. Before you settle in for […]

Entertaining with Ease



Bringing an element of elegance to your holiday celebration is easy when you start with party-pleasing ingredients, and great tasting food often starts with dairy. Foods like milk, cheese and yogurt not only enhance the flavor and texture of dishes everyone loves, but they also add high-quality nutrients to support the health and wellbeing of your guests. Each of these […]

Jenkins board adopts drug plan, honors late leader Narramore



An opioid drug overdose will not necessarily result in death at Jenkins schools after the Jenkins Board of Education voted to adopt a policy revision that will allow for the use of the anti-overdose drug Naloxone (pharmaceutical brand name Narcan) at the schools. The issue was raised at the September meeting by School Nurse Lisa Collins, who asked the board […]

Letcher County’s jobless rate falls some as 34 more get jobs



Letcher County’s unemployment rate fell to 10.3 percent at the end of October — down from 11.2 percent at the end of September — as 34 more jobs were filled here. The state’s latest unemployment statistics, released this week by the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, show that unemployment also fell a tiny bit during the 12-month period that […]

Speak Your Piece



Call 633-7508 from 9 am Tuesday to 9 am Friday. E-m@il address In addition to the telephone and the U.S. Mail, The Mountain Eagle accepts comments to Speak Your Piece by electronic mail. Our address is: mtneagle@bellsouth.net I am calling to inform the people around here about our child protection services. It’s a shame when your child is taken out […]

Gov. Bevin consolidates eight boards into only one



Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has consolidated eight boards into one committee overseeing regulations for the state’s construction sector. The Republican governor said Tuesday the consolidation saves the state money and makes it easier for the construction industry to do business. His executive order creates the Housing, Buildings and Construction Advisory Committee. Its membership will include a cross-section of representatives from […]

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Water, sewer board working to get funds for prison projects



Applications have been submitted to the Division for Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for funding the water lines and sewage treatment facility to serve the proposed federal prison at Roxana. Bell Engineering official Alan Bowman told the board of directors of the Letcher County Water and Sewer District that the construction can’t begin until after […]